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Gayle Flora, age 66, of Pompano Beach, Fla.,
formerly of Portland, passed away May 30, 2013, at her home. She
was born in Sumner County on September 20, 1946. She is preceded in
death by her father, Jessie Hammond; brother, Mike Hammond; and
step-father, Garnett White. She is survived by her mother, Earlene
Neal White of Pompano Beach, Fla.; sister-in-law, Peggy Hammond of
Portland; nieces, Amanda Wix and Rita Green, both of Portland;
stepbrothers, Stevie White, Wayne White, Garnett Lee White;
stepsister, Josephine Culbreath. Visitation is 1 p.m., until
9 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Funeral service is 11
a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Bro. Chris Roberts and Bro. Clayton Hall officiating.
Interment is at Neal Cemetery. |
Charles
Edward Jones, age 89, of Portland, passed away June
3, 2013. He was born in Indianapolis, Ind., on December 10, 1923,
to the late Charlie P. and Velma Gant Jones. In addition to his
parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Charles Gary Jones and
Mark Alan Jones; brothers, Woodrow “Buck” Jones and James Vickery.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Louise James Jones; son,
Mike (Janet) Jones of Oak Grove; daughter, Nancy Webster of Opelika,
Ala.; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two great-great
grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Jones lived in Indianapolis, Ind., and
Alameda, Calif., for many years before moving back to Portland to
care for his ailing father. Charles retired from Imperial
Fabricating. He was a hard-working man, a loving husband, father and
grandfather. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 5,
2013, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Graveside
service is 2 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Maple Hill Cemetery
with Tim Coker officiating. |
Flossie
Morris Crowe, age 79, of Portland, passed away May
31, 2013, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner
County on June 8, 1933, to the late Jessie Croy Morris and Viola
Groves. She is survived by her granddaughters, Kelly Doerflein, Amy
Twomey and Christy Frazier; four great grandchildren; three great
great grandchildren; sisters, Kathelyn Birdwell of Greenbrier and
Linda Pike of Portland; brothers, Russell Morris, J.C. Morris and
Donald Morris, all of Portland; several nieces and nephews. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Homer Paul Crowe; daughter, Vicke
Crowe; parents, Jessie and Viola Groves Morris; sisters, Betty
Brooks, Shirley Polston; brother, Marvin Morris. She was a member of
Harvest Point United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 12 noon until
9 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2013, and 12 noon until 9 p.m., Monday.
Funeral service is 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Sims
officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
Stevie
Joe Deckard, age 58, of Portland, passed away on
Friday, May 31, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Portland on
October 1, 1954, to Johnie Deckard and Delcie Cole. He is
survived by his wife, Pamela Jean Deckard of Portland; daughter,
Amber Deckard of Portland; stepson, Brad Watkins of Portland;
grandchildren, Katelyn and Tyler Watkins; sisters, Joyce Cummins of
Portland and Elease Legg of Portland. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 8
p.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013, and 12 noon until 8 p.m., Sunday.
Funeral service is 11 a.m., Monday, June 3, 2013, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. James Parker
officiating. Interment is at Sherron Cemetery. Family and
friends will serve as pallbearers. |